check-in time: 2:00 pm. theres no air-conditioning. amenities include a barbecue area offering views of the lake. the subdued studios feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and kitchenettes with microwaves, as well as balconies with lake wanaka views. off-street parking is free. this airy motel, overlooking lake wanaka, is an 8-minute walk from deep canyon, 7 km from roys peak and 11 km from the skydive wanaka Queenstown Airport 58 min
Lake Wanaka Cruises (9 min) Aspiring Guides (3 min) Skiing, climbing, mountaineering, snowboarding, and ski touring #ThatWanakaTree (5 min) A solitary, crooked crack willow tree sits alone on Lake Wanaka, backdropped by the Southern Alps. Roys Peak (8 min) A 5,177-foot peak overlooking the lake covered with tussock grassland. Wanaka Lavender Farm (6 min) Rural complex with alpacas, landscaped gardens & a cafe, plus a shop selling honey, oil & soaps. Warbirds & Wheels (10 min) Treble Cone Ski Area (37 min) Lessons & food are available at this ski resort known for its expert-level runs & scenic views. Rippon Vineyard and Winery (6 min) Maker of biodynamic wines, this long-running, family-owned lakeside vineyard offers a tasting room. Roys Bay (18 min) Wanaka Fine Art Gallery (10 min) Art museum and art National Transport & Toy Museum (9 min) Unique museum with a collection of 50,000+ toys & vehicles, plus a picnic area, playground & shop. Deep Canyon (13 min) Guided canyon tours with hiking, rappelling, natural water slides, swimming in rock pools & more. Skydive Wanaka (11 min) Puzzling World (3 min) Attraction featuring a multi-level outdoor maze, optical illusion rooms & a cafe with table puzzles. |